Re: [Felvtalk] Collars
On 05-24, paola cresti wrote: snipped.. If they were indoor only I wouldn't worry with collars, but since they go out, I don't want them trapped/nabbed or harmed by evil people, so they know that someone WILL be looking for them. It's scary to see them in trouble that time that they got themselves stuck with the collar, but in my experience they do learn pretty fast, and there are so many strays/ferals around that I want people to know this cat is looked after!! My cats have gotten their paws thru the collar at times, but now they've learned to get rid of the collars without getting caught. This is why I buy collars ID tags by the dozen. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Collars
On 05-24, Natalie wrote: But were you aware that microchips can cause cancer? I got a cat from death row in NYC, and will have chip removed...it has already migrated! Yes, and this is one of the reasons I don't microchip. The other reason is because we live in a very rural area, and our animal shelter has no microchip scanner... Cats are not worth dealing with at that awful place. They simply gas and incinerate them about as fast as they come in. Which is why I now have my own sanctuary/shelter building in town, in addition to having 15 cats at home. My santuary cats do not go outside, but my cats at home do because we live on a dead end road in the middle of the woods. It's a very safe area. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Collars
How do you deal with coyotes and dog packs? On May 25, 2011, at 6:01 AM, Lorrie wrote: On 05-24, Natalie wrote: But were you aware that microchips can cause cancer? I got a cat from death row in NYC, and will have chip removed...it has already migrated! Yes, and this is one of the reasons I don't microchip. The other reason is because we live in a very rural area, and our animal shelter has no microchip scanner... Cats are not worth dealing with at that awful place. They simply gas and incinerate them about as fast as they come in. Which is why I now have my own sanctuary/shelter building in town, in addition to having 15 cats at home. My santuary cats do not go outside, but my cats at home do because we live on a dead end road in the middle of the woods. It's a very safe area. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Collars
Easy - not a single cat goes outside - they have safe outdoor enclosures! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7:29 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Collars How do you deal with coyotes and dog packs? On May 25, 2011, at 6:01 AM, Lorrie wrote: On 05-24, Natalie wrote: But were you aware that microchips can cause cancer? I got a cat from death row in NYC, and will have chip removed...it has already migrated! Yes, and this is one of the reasons I don't microchip. The other reason is because we live in a very rural area, and our animal shelter has no microchip scanner... Cats are not worth dealing with at that awful place. They simply gas and incinerate them about as fast as they come in. Which is why I now have my own sanctuary/shelter building in town, in addition to having 15 cats at home. My santuary cats do not go outside, but my cats at home do because we live on a dead end road in the middle of the woods. It's a very safe area. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Collars
On 05-25, MaiMaiPG wrote: How do you deal with coyotes and dog packs? We live in a private resort area, and all dogs must be inside or on a leash. I have never seen a coyote, but just in case I always bring all our cats inside at night. Believe it or not they dutifully come when I call them. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Collars
Mine don't have authorized walks but Copper has been known to take an unauthorized one---and panic me. Lorrie was taling about the safety of her area though. I have a similar set up but .. and wonder how she deals with it. On May 25, 2011, at 7:36 AM, Natalie wrote: Easy - not a single cat goes outside - they have safe outdoor enclosures! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7:29 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Collars How do you deal with coyotes and dog packs? On May 25, 2011, at 6:01 AM, Lorrie wrote: On 05-24, Natalie wrote: But were you aware that microchips can cause cancer? I got a cat from death row in NYC, and will have chip removed...it has already migrated! Yes, and this is one of the reasons I don't microchip. The other reason is because we live in a very rural area, and our animal shelter has no microchip scanner... Cats are not worth dealing with at that awful place. They simply gas and incinerate them about as fast as they come in. Which is why I now have my own sanctuary/shelter building in town, in addition to having 15 cats at home. My santuary cats do not go outside, but my cats at home do because we live on a dead end road in the middle of the woods. It's a very safe area. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Out Like a Shot: Keeping Cats From Getting Out the Door
Out Like a Shot: Keeping Cats From Getting Out the Door by Kelly Modzelewski, Most cat owners have experienced it at least once: you answer the door, it's the UPS guy, you feel you have it open only a crack when swoosh! a furry blur shoots outside. This scenario can be prevented but you have to be diligent. When you are going to open a door, do the following: 1) locate your cat - this may seem like wasted time but it's necessary, 2) restrain your cat - shut her in a room, 3) step outside immediately and shut the door. This last step can also be helpful if you just can't find Fluffy. But never, ever hold your cat in your arms when standing in an open door - claws are very useful for escape. Kelly is a pet writer. She lives in the Boston area with her three pit bulls and one neurotic cat. http://broadcaster.catster.com/t?r=3c=5191l=37ctl=17E32:019CBE51CEB3799E 65CAEBB15E174B7D Add a comment | http://broadcaster.catster.com/t?r=3c=5191l=37ctl=17E33:019CBE51CEB3799E 65CAEBB15E174B7D See all Cats Around the House tips ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Cats getting out the front door
Hi list, I usually just lurk on this list, but I wanted to post regarding opening the front door to talk to a visitor and having a cat dash out. If you can add a screen or securty door outside your main door, that would stop 90+ % of hasty exits. Our house actually has a small alcove outside the front door and my mom (who didn't have cats) had a carpenter close it in and add a security door and vented side panel (basically 2 security doors but only one with a door knob). It is great when the doorbell rings. I can open the door, talk to the visitor and KNOW that no kitties will be exiting into adventures. It also gives me an extra measure of security when I don't KNOW the party at the door - NICE! Yes, it is a bit annoying to have to open 2 doors and 4 locks (each set has a doorknob lock and a deadbolt - all keyed alike) but when I bring home groceries or packages, I can swing the outer door open and leave it with the inner door closed... unload the car into the alcove, then close the outer door and open the inner one to bring my stuff in. I know this wouldn't work for some places - apartments, mobile homes, rentals, etc... but even an inexpensive screen door would help a lot to keep the cats indoors. Georgetta in So. Calif. with 20 kitties to keep safe (16 foster kittens and our gang of 4 felines) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cats getting out the front door
I absolutely agree with the screen/glass storm door! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Georgetta Brickey Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 4:54 PM To: FeLV List Subject: [Felvtalk] Cats getting out the front door Hi list, I usually just lurk on this list, but I wanted to post regarding opening the front door to talk to a visitor and having a cat dash out. If you can add a screen or securty door outside your main door, that would stop 90+ % of hasty exits. Our house actually has a small alcove outside the front door and my mom (who didn't have cats) had a carpenter close it in and add a security door and vented side panel (basically 2 security doors but only one with a door knob). It is great when the doorbell rings. I can open the door, talk to the visitor and KNOW that no kitties will be exiting into adventures. It also gives me an extra measure of security when I don't KNOW the party at the door - NICE! Yes, it is a bit annoying to have to open 2 doors and 4 locks (each set has a doorknob lock and a deadbolt - all keyed alike) but when I bring home groceries or packages, I can swing the outer door open and leave it with the inner door closed... unload the car into the alcove, then close the outer door and open the inner one to bring my stuff in. I know this wouldn't work for some places - apartments, mobile homes, rentals, etc... but even an inexpensive screen door would help a lot to keep the cats indoors. Georgetta in So. Calif. with 20 kitties to keep safe (16 foster kittens and our gang of 4 felines) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cats getting out the front door
A large Scat Mat on the inside of the front door works well too. We keep one at the front door and they don't go near it. Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 18:01:57 -0400 From: at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cats getting out the front door I absolutely agree with the screen/glass storm door! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Georgetta Brickey Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 4:54 PM To: FeLV List Subject: [Felvtalk] Cats getting out the front door Hi list, I usually just lurk on this list, but I wanted to post regarding opening the front door to talk to a visitor and having a cat dash out. If you can add a screen or securty door outside your main door, that would stop 90+ % of hasty exits. Our house actually has a small alcove outside the front door and my mom (who didn't have cats) had a carpenter close it in and add a security door and vented side panel (basically 2 security doors but only one with a door knob). It is great when the doorbell rings. I can open the door, talk to the visitor and KNOW that no kitties will be exiting into adventures. It also gives me an extra measure of security when I don't KNOW the party at the door - NICE! Yes, it is a bit annoying to have to open 2 doors and 4 locks (each set has a doorknob lock and a deadbolt - all keyed alike) but when I bring home groceries or packages, I can swing the outer door open and leave it with the inner door closed... unload the car into the alcove, then close the outer door and open the inner one to bring my stuff in. I know this wouldn't work for some places - apartments, mobile homes, rentals, etc... but even an inexpensive screen door would help a lot to keep the cats indoors. Georgetta in So. Calif. with 20 kitties to keep safe (16 foster kittens and our gang of 4 felines) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
